as in to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid
lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot
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as in scoop
a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food
an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal
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Recent Examples of spoon
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Carefully spoon out as much flesh as possible into a mixing bowl.
—Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
Move turkey mixture to 1 side of pan, and use a large spoon to remove and discard any excess fat.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Stir in cream, gently boil for 5 minutes more, and spoon the sauce over the chicken, potatoes, and vegetables.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Carefully spoon out as much flesh as possible into a mixing bowl.
—Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Dip the shell into the egg whites like a spoon and scoop out the yolk or shell piece.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
Move turkey mixture to 1 side of pan, and use a large spoon to remove and discard any excess fat.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoon. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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